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Val-Zod finally joins in the fight, and Jay Garrick plays a major role as new aspects of his power are revealed in the battle to save Earth 2 from the Bedlam-controlled, “Brutaal” former-Superman. But, are the best efforts of the Wonders too late? That, and much more are found in this action-packed issue of EARTH 2!

In case you’ve been wondering what happened to Jay Garrick, look no further than EARTH 2 #24 – Jay is in the not-so-tender hands of the Beguiler! Can his fellow Wonders find him in time? And, just what happened in Gotham? There’s a lot going on here, in another action-packed issue of EARTH 2!

This issue of EARTH 2 has a theme of resurrection – in more ways that one. A hero returns, another learns his way, and the “resurrected hope” may have the key to any chance our Wonders have of survival!

LIGHT SPOILERS ONLY

The returning hero is revealed in the first pages…Alan Scott is once again saved (or this time, resurrected) by the green flame. His teammates are unaware of this so far, as events elsewhere are ready to unfold quickly. Young Jimmy Olsen of Earth 2 (only 13 years old on this Earth) is starting to figure out some of the meanings of Doctor Fates ramblings…including the identity of the person identied as the “resurrected hope”…and no, it isn’t Alan Scott. As the Kryptonian starts to gain power, the group is attacked – and that sets up the twist at the end that may finally turn this battle around…but for that we’ll have to wait until next issue.

Tom Taylor is an excellent storyteller, and this issue is no exception. There are a number of events going on simultaneously, but it doesn’t look forced – everything is blending well into the main plot. The art as always is outstanding – I love Nicola Scott’s pencils, Trevor Scott’s inks and Pete Pantazis’ color work. Jay Garrick fans will need to wait just a bit longer to see him in this story…but fans of these Wonders should be happy with another great issue of EARTH 2.

Things are only getting worse for our Wonders and the World Army. The Superman of Earth 2, under Bedlam’s control, seems unstoppable as he cuts a path of destruction through the entire planet. The few Wonders remaining try to formulate a plan…but are they already too late?

Not all hope is lost yet…there are new friends, new allies…and some welcome sights. Still, how do you fight a Superman who has gone so completely over to Darkseid? That’s where we pick up in this latest issue of EARTH 2!

With Earth 2’s Superman under the control of Darkseid, is there any hope for Earth 2? Destruction is all around and the Wonders appear thoroughly defeated. But, the fight isn’t over yet – in fact, it may be just beginning in this issue of Earth 2.